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Amoeba (Singapore, 2025)
Please buy tickets at [https://filmhouse.sg/film/50/amoeba/](https://filmhouse.sg/film/50/amoeba/) before
Let's meet at the sitting area at 630pm, for 7pm show
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"Amoeba"
2025 \| 98mins \| \(R21\) \| Drama
Directed by Tan Siyou \| Starring Ranice Tay\, Nicole Lee Wen\, Lim Shi\-An\, Genevieve Tan
At an authoritarian all-girls school, four misfit teens form a secret gang. Their fumbling rebellion unearths buried desires and the quiet violence of growing up in contemporary Singapore.
In English with English and Mandarin dual subtitles.
Rated R21 for Mature Content.
[Social Event for the Young @ Heart] Karaoke Social Mixer – Meet, Sing & Connect
**Check out [funeventssg](https://www.instagram.com/funeventssg/) Instagram for the latest updates!**
🎤 **Join us for a fun-filled multilingual karaoke night!**
**Sing along to songs in a variety of languages. So far, participants have signed up to perform English, Mandarin and Hindi songs, with more languages welcome!**
**Feel free to bring your own dinner and enjoy a relaxing evening of music, laughter and good company.**
**Whether you're a local or an expat, young or young at heart, you're welcome to join us!**
**Everyone is welcome regardless of race, language, religion or nationality.**
**Bring your friends and family, and make special song requests for a truly personalised karaoke experience!**
**If you are bringing your friends & family, please type your group leader's name when you RSVP so that the best arrangements can be made for you! For the shy ones, feel free to join us if you simply want to listen!**
**Date: 7 June 2026 Sunday**
**Time: 6.30pm to 10.30pm**
**Location: Cash Studio Clarke Quay Central**
6 Eu Tong Sen St, #03-21, Singapore 059817
**Entry Fee: SGD18 nett** **inclusive of FREEFLOW non-alcoholic drinks!**
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**IMPORTANT:**
**1 You need to register for this event.** You have to pay a much higher entry fee & may not be guaranteed of a seat if registration is not done.
**2 Upon entry, you have to make payment of SGD18nett to Cash Studio. Inform the staff you are there for a Meetup event & keep the receipt as proof of payment.** Thereafter, you will be given a wrist tag & you are free to move around the various themed rooms to enjoy the songs & ambience!
**3 Participants are strictly not allowed to take photographs or video recording of others at the event without permission.** The organiser has the right to ban & evict anyone who refuses to adhere to this rule.
**4 Photographs will be taken by the organiser at the event for marketing & publicity.** Should you be uncomfortable with that, kindly inform the organiser to omit you in the photographs.
**5 Please be considerate. As seats are limited, kindly un-RSVP if you are unable to make it.**
**6 Please ensure you have no close contact with Covid-19/Mpox positive person(s) within the last 5 days.**
**7 Please wash your hands with soap & be hygienic at all times. If you are holding the microphone, kindly ensure your hands are clean & have no food etc.**
**8 Please take turns & wait for your turn *(one song per turn)* to sing.** This is to ensure that everyone has a chance to participate in the singing.
**9 No form of solicitation, MLM, investment, scam or harassment will be tolerated.** Kindly inform the organiser on the spot should you encounter anything that makes you uncomfortable.
**10 Please take care of your personal belongings. Exchange of any contact information is solely at your own discretion. The organiser is not accountable for any incidents or loss of personal belongings.**
**The organiser reserves the right to deny entry to anyone who fails to comply with the rules.**
**By signing up for this event, I agree to the terms & conditions stated above to ensure a safe and conducive environment for all! :)**
Practical Philosophy Meetup - Singapore 🇸🇬
🏛️ **WHAT'S PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY ABOUT?**
Practical Philosophy is a weekly meet-up that brings critical thinkers together for an opportunity to dive deep on a topic, practice communicating, and building a community. All with no ‘official’ philosophy knowledge required! 😎
Practical Philosophy is based on the idea that philosophy should be accessible to all, and not something reserved only for academics. Each week we choose a topic, and the goal is to use the conversation to develop our critical thinking and communication as we explore that topic.
The goal is to help develop our Critical Thinking, Communication, and Community 🙌
📓 **HOW DOES IT WORK?**
Each week, we pick one topic and discuss it. The topic for the week is shared, generally in the [Whatsapp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Dsjl0cwLVxR4tw1jTC1Osx?mode=gi_t), along with jump-off points to get the conversation going.
When groups get bigger than 7-8 people, it’s important that we break into smaller groups. This way we are able to maintain a conversational flow as opposed to having our meetups feel like a discourse or lecture.
**General Meeting Agenda**
Each Practical Philosophy meet-up follows this general timeline:
* 19:00-19:15 - People arrive and chat, get to know each other before the ‘official' start.
* 19:15-19:25 - Meeting introduction, explanation of Practical Philosophy and the topic for the week, read the guidelines and the overview so attendees know what to expect in terms of timelines.
* 19:25-20:45 - Break into small groups - introduce yourselves and general thoughts on the topic, open discussion afterwards. At this point the group can review the ‘jump-off’ questions as needed, but they are just there to help guide the conversation. It’s not obligatory to answer them.
* 20:45-21:00 - Bring everyone back together to discuss conclusions of the topic - each group gives a short 1-minute summary. Organizer concludes the meeting and everyone takes a group photo.
* 21:00 - The official meeting is over but it’s a great opportunity to get to know people in a non-structured environment, so we often stick around, chat, and get to know each other.
**🧧PRICING?**
Practical Philosophy Club is FREE to attend! We just ask that if we are meeting in a café, buy a beverage! Some chapters rent a space for us to meet, and they may ask for donations to help contribute to the cost of rent. Donations will always be 100% voluntary though!
💛 **WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY**
🗣 “I feel like Philosophy Club helps someone build their own belief system through a series of perspectives while not promoting what’s right and wrong” - Ekam
🗣 “I got hooked from day 1 (the topic was authority) and felt it was the right place for me. I feel it is a place where people can go to learn and discuss new perspectives and increase critical thinking and community by interacting with people who might challenge your point of views but at the same time encourage you to have openness and mind flexibility.” - Daniel
**🤓 FAQ**
* What will we talk about? What's the topic?
The topic for the week is shared every Sunday in the Whatsapp group. We try to add the topic to the comment section on this event page as well but if you don’t see it, the topic and the jump-off points will be in our [Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Dsjl0cwLVxR4tw1jTC1Osx?mode=gi_t).
* Do I need to study or read anything to attend?
No preparation is necessary. This isn’t a study of other thinkers. We want to know what YOU think about the topic, not what an old philosopher thought. If you have a perspective from a religion or a school of thought to share, throw it on the table and we’ll discuss it, but it's not required.
* Is there a specific philosophy that Practical Philosophy is focused on?
The goal of our meet-ups is to not have dogmatic discussions, and flex our critical thinking muscles. Because of this, we want to hear from every realm of thought, and don't study a particular school.
* Is it mostly men that attend?
Surprisingly, no! Although philosophy is seen as a Candelabra affair in a dark room with a bunch of guys, our Practical Philosophy meetups are generally 50/50 between genders, and we don’t meet in any dark rooms.
* Can I come alone?
Of course you can, we encourage it :)
* Can I be late?
Please don't be! We do have a 15 minute grace period where we allow people to funnel in while we hang out, but after that if you arrive too late, it disrupts the flow of the conversation.
* Where do you meet?
The location is posted in Meetup and our [Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Dsjl0cwLVxR4tw1jTC1Osx?mode=gi_t) group for this location. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you join the Whatsapp group! If you want to know what other cities have a Practical Philosophy Club, you can see our chapters on our [website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club/practical-philosophy-locations/).
**PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY - Making Philosophy Available To All.** ✨
Practical Philosophy hosts weekly, in-person meetups in over 20 countries, including Canada, Spain, Japan, Mexico and many more! 🗺️
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Join our [Whatsapp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Dsjl0cwLVxR4tw1jTC1Osx?mode=gi_t) 👈
Follow us on [Instagram](www.instagram.com/practicalphilosophyclub/) 👈
Our [website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club/) 👈
Sunday Afternoon Reading @ Kembangan
Welcome! Gist below! :-)
1. Bring a book to the meet!
2. Buy a drink (and a bite if you're hungry).
3. Say hi to the folks.
4. Read!
5. We'll do a short round of intros and a short sharing at the end too. :)
Come in and find us (we're probably the only reading group)! In the event that the place is full, we'll find a back up nearby. :-)
This is a limited seats, small group event, so do try to update your RSVP early if your plans change! Thanks in advance!
Nearest MRT: Kembangan (EW6)
Taiwan Travelogue by Yang Shuang-zi
In June, we will be discussing the book, **Taiwan Travelogue**(Original Title: 臺灣漫遊錄) by Yang Shuang-zi(楊双子).
The book tells a bittersweet story of love between two women, nested within an artful exploration of language, history, and power.
Set in 1930s Taiwan, a Japanese author develops complex feelings for her local interpreter. With clever metafictional twists, this work is both a delicious romance and an incisive postcolonial novel.
🏆 **Accolades:**
* Winner of the 2021 Golden Tripod Award
* Winner of the 2024 US National Book Award for Translated Literature
* Shortlisted for the 2026 International Booker Prize.
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**The Story**
May 1938. The young novelist Aoyama Chizuko has sailed from her home in Nagasaki, Japan, and arrived in Taiwan. She’s been invited there by the Japanese government ruling the island, though she has no interest in their official banquets or imperialist agenda. Instead, Chizuko longs to experience real island life and to taste as much of its authentic cuisine as her famously monstrous appetite can bear.
Soon a Taiwanese woman – who is younger even than she is, and who shares the characters of her name – is hired as her interpreter and makes her dreams come true. The charming, erudite, meticulous Chizuru arranges Chizuko’s travels all over the Land of the South and also proves to be an exceptional cook.
Over scenic train rides and braised pork rice, lively banter and winter melon tea, Chizuko grows infatuated with her companion and intent on drawing her closer. But something causes Chizuru to keep her distance. It’s only after a heartbreaking separation that Chizuko begins to grasp what the ‘something’ is...
*Taiwan Travelogue* unearths lost colonial histories and deftly reveals how power dynamics inflect our most intimate relationships.
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“A witty, rapturous hymn to Taiwanese food and a stinging critique of Japanese colonialism"
―Fuchsia Dunlop
“Nesting-doll narrative about colonial power in its many forms."
―The New York Times Book Review
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**📆Event Details**
* **Date & Time:** Sunday, June 7th, 3:00 PM
* **Venue:** Las Palmas rooftop bar
* **Note:** Please support the venue by ordering at least one drink.
📚**Club Guidelines**
* **Discussion:** Please review the discussion questions before joining! You can find them via the link below.
[https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1NKVL1HZbPKNKc5BQE-HUcbiCtPqIkCu3N4csKreh5DU/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1NKVL1HZbPKNKc5BQE-HUcbiCtPqIkCu3N4csKreh5DU/edit?usp=sharing)
* **Next Month's Pick**: Following the discussion, our next book will be chosen by group poll—come prepared to champion your pick. Each month, we explore a different genre; for July, please bring at least one **non-fiction** recommendation. If your suggestion wins the vote, your book takes center stage! Even if not, you’ll get to explore beyond your reading comfort zone.
**❓FAQ**
* 1)"Do I have to finish reading the book to join the event?"
**YES.** We’re here to discuss the book! To ensure a rich and meaningful conversation for everyone, all participants are expected to read the book in full before attending.
* 2)"Can I just listen and not join the discussion?"
**NO.** We gather in person to **share** ideas. Your voice matters! Whether you agree, disagree, or interpret things differently, every perspective helps deepen our understanding of the book. There’s no right or wrong answer, and every opinion is equally cherished.
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Feel free to send me a message if you have any other questions.
See you in June, bookflies🦋!
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Games Sunday! #172 @Toa.Payoh.Central
***As we often have a Waitlist, please be considerate and amend your RSVP status if you have registered but subsequently cannot attend. We will be using Meetup* Organizer *app to track attendance and flag no-shows.***
***Thank you for your cooperation!***
Games Sunday! is organised by Game On! @Toa.Payoh.Central
PLAY GAMES! MAKE FRIENDS!
Date: 7 June 2026
Time: 3:30pm — 7:30pm
Venue: Seminar Room #05-05, Toa Payoh CENTRAL Community Club (opposite the road from Toa Payoh Public Library)
Fee: **$2.00** per person (**CASH only**, or use your unexpired FREE GS!R Pass if available)
Free for kids below 16 years old, and seniors 60 years and above. This fee goes to our Toa Payoh Central Community Club's Youth Network fund which we use to purchase / maintain our games and support our other social service projects.
Objective: Play Games! Make Friends! Players achieve these two to win!
Strategy: Go around smiling at people. Introduce yourself and ask for names, shake hands and laugh loudly. Be friendly, helpful, cheerful and a fun person to play with!
Games: Our Games Closet has a collection of board and card games which you can view the list here — [Game On! Games Collection](https://boardgamegeek.com/collection/user/gamestour2010). Of course you can bring your own games as well and everyone will be spoilt for choices!
IMPORTANT: Please help to set up when you come and help to pack up before you leave, including folding up all the tables, stacking the chairs and clearing the rubbish. Also, adhere to our Games Closet etiquette:
— Return browsed game to its respective shelf--if you are unsure of shelf location, check Shelf Code on Game On! sticker (see sample sticker below) found on every game box.
— File or stack game box properly within the shelf.
— Don't bring more than one game to your table.
— Return borrowed game that has been played to the Games Return Table. Before returning, check table surroundings for any fallen game component, report missing component so that replacement can be found, and pack components back in ziplock plastic bags accordingly, if provided.
***Thank you everyone! Be a good gamer!***
**About Game Sunday!...**
Games Sunday! is organised by Game On!, a sub-club of the Youth Network (YN) at Toa Payoh Central Community Club.
Games Sunday! is a regular calendar event happening on the first Sunday of every month. With a spacious venue, a newcomer-friendly atmosphere, and an ever-expanding library of board and card games, the meet-up is always well-attended and receives much love from first-timers and loyal regulars alike.
Visit and join our Facebook Group [Game On! (Toa Payoh Central Community Club)](https://www.facebook.com/groups/154963871278307/).
Game On! is one of two sub-clubs of Toa Payoh Central Community Club's Youth Network. The two sub-clubs are:
— Game On!
— Guitar Club
#ToaPayohCentralYouthNetwork #GameOn #GamesSunday
Sunday Reading @ Flower Dome
Wisteria and hydrangeas are blooming!
We'll do as much reading as we feel up to! ;)
Bring Your Own Ticket: we'll meet at 4.30pm outside the Flower Dome.
Do leave your Telegram handle during RSVP so we can contact you. Apologies that we may not be able to reach you by other apps.
We'll stroll through the Flower Dome, enjoy the flowers and see if we can find a spot to read a little. I'm hoping there is some space at the California Garden (up the stairs on the left).
This is a small group event, so do try to update your RSVP early if your plans change! Thanks in advance
Nearest MRT: Bayfront / Gardens By The Bay
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Spring Boot 4: Sweet and Sour With Josh Long & DaShaun Carter
**Talk Abstract:**
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\# Bootiful Spring Boot 4: Sweet and Sour
Spring Boot 4.x and Java 25 have arrived, making it an exciting time to be a Java developer! Join us, **Josh Long** (@starbuxman) and **DaShaun Carter** (@dashaun), will dive into the future of Spring Boot with Java 25. We'll learn how to scale your applications and codebases effortlessly, explore the robust Spring Boot ecosystem featuring AI, modularity, seamless data access, security, and cutting-edge production optimizations like Project Loom's virtual threads, GraalVM, AppCDS, and more. Let's explore the latest-and-greatest in Spring Boot to build faster, more scalable, more efficient, more modular, more secure, and more intelligent systems and services and we'll look at how to get older apps to this leaner, greener future.
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**Josh Long** (@starbuxman) has been Spring's first-ever Developer Advocate since 2010. A Java Champion, author of 7 books, host of *A Bootiful Podcast*, and open-source contributor — if Spring ships it, Josh has probably already done a live demo of it.
**DaShaun Carter** (@dashaun) is a Spring Developer Advocate at Broadcom, Testcontainers Champion, and keynote speaker with a passion for helping developers ship better software, faster. Whether he's on stage, on a Raspberry Pi, or on a racecourse, he brings the same deliberate, high-energy focus to everything he does.
**Important:** Please share your mail address ( if you have not done already) , need it for security clearance at Redhat . Can send it to [mailto:[email protected]](http://mailto:[email protected]/) by 9 June evening. Thanks for understanding and cooperation.
Grafana x Singapore MongoDB User Group UG
👋 Hello Grafana & Friends Singapore!
This month, we are excited to partner with the MongoDB for a collaborative evening of tech!
As observability and data landscapes become increasingly complex, the integration between the LGTM stack and MongoDB is more critical than ever.
This month, we are bringing together engineers from both ecosystems to share implementation strategies, architectural best practices, and real-world monitoring patterns.
As always, come ready to learn, connect, and exchange ideas with the community. Light bites and networking included!
**Topic 1: Real-Time Observability with MongoDB and Grafana: From Logs to Dashboard**
**Speaker: Piti Champeethong**, Senior Consulting Engineer, MongoDB
**Session Abstract:** Learn how to integrate MongoDB Atlas with Azure Grafana to build real-time dashboards for both database performance and application data. This session covers Prometheus-based monitoring, direct querying, and Azure-native pipelines for modern observability.
**Topic 2: Agentic Observability: From OTel Signals to Production Remediation with MongoDB MCP**
**Speaker: Hendri Tjiptowibowo**, Senior Partner Solutions Engineer, Grafana Labs
**Session Abstract:** Learn how Grafana Assistant (available on OSS) combines OpenTelemetry signals with MongoDB MCP to move from observability to action. This session demonstrates AI-driven investigation of production issues, including trace analysis, query plan inspection, index recommendations, and automated remediation workflows.
**📅 Date:** Thursday, June 11th, 2026
**🕡 Time:** 6:00pm - 9:00pm
**📍 Location:** Smartworks Great Eastern Centre, 1 Pickering Street, Singapore 048659 - Level 8
⚠️ **Reminder:** Please bring your valid physical photo ID (NRIC or Passport) to access the building.
**Agenda**
* **6:00 PM:** Registration, Light Bites & Networking
* **6:55 PM:** Welcome & Opening
* **7:00 PM:** Piti Champeethong, Senior Consulting Engineer at MongoDB – Real-Time Observability with MongoDB and Grafana: From Logs to Dashboard
* **7:30 PM:** Hendri Tjiptowibowo, Senior Partner Solutions Engineer at Grafana Labs - Agentic Observability: From OTel Signals to Production Remediation with MongoDB MCP
* **8:00PM:** Networking & Close
**In Partnership with MongoDB:**
This event is a collaborative session between **Grafana & Friends Singapore** and the **Singapore MongoDB User Group**.
Special thanks to our Co-Partner, **MongoDB**, for providing the space.
Piano Beginner Group Lesson Trial
This group is perfect for adults who are interested in music and piano, especially beginners who would love to learn in a relaxed and friendly setting.
You’ll meet our instructor and 3–4 other music friends in a small group. Together, we’ll explore the piano, learn the basics, and try playing simple pop songs you like.
No pressure, no prior experience needed — just come, learn, and enjoy music together!
Fee: $25 (1hour)
SHELLGym — Linux Forensics and Reverse Engineering basics
⚠️ **REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED VIA [THIS LUMA FORM](https://luma.com/s0txhgfy)**[ ](forms.gle/saLWmbr5XbwUX8Jp8)⚠️
SHELLGym is the regular cybersecurity workout you have been looking for! Whether you're just starting out and need some exercises, studying for a cert (hint: OSCP), looking at CTF challenges, or developing something cybersecurity-related (maybe your own automated tools?), SHELLGym aims to help you progress in picking up practical cybersecurity knowledge and skills. Come and go as you please, work on your own stuff with like-minded individuals, or just have fun during the workout!
**AGENDA**
Linux Forensics and Reverse Engineering basics:
* Triaging in Linux
* Step-by step IDA
* Step-by-step gdb
* Guided walkthrough on selected real-life binary
**⚠️ NOTE**
Bring your own laptops (and laptop chargers) with pre-installed Linux VM. Please also download IDA Free ([Link to Guide](https://hex-rays.com/ida-free)) before the session.
**VIRTUAL SHELLGyms in JUNE** (by request)
Hosted on Discord, do approach KK or the Div0 Crew for access
**TRAINER**
**KK Tan — Founder, counterShell**
As a mid-careerist convert to cybersecurity, **Tan KK** picked up his practical skills through getting OSCP certified and by participating in a variety of CTFs. In his career at CSIT, he performed a variety of red-teaming and vulnerability research roles and established the Cyber Training School at CSIT as the Lead Instructor. Besides the OSCP certification, KK is also OSCE and OSEE certified, and has a Bachelor's degree in Social Science (Psychology). He now sees psychology as a field of study where you fuzz humans until they produce unexpected behaviour.
**SPONSORS**
* VENUE SPONSOR: [CyberSG TIG Collaboration Centre](https://www.linkedin.com/company/cybersg-tig-collaboration-centre)
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* Code of Conduct: [https://www.div0.sg/code-of-conduct](https://www.div0.sg/code-of-conduct)
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DOMINUS Dinner Singapore — Christian Entrepreneurs Quarterly Dinner
DOMINUS Dinner is a small-group quarterly dinner for Christian entrepreneurs, a simple, grounded setting to share a meal and have honest conversations about work, leadership, and faith as it is lived out in business.
This event is hosted by Nicholas Chan in his personal capacity as a volunteer with DOMINUS Labs.
**About the dinner**
* Small-group format: 8 seats only
* Held once every three months
* Conversation is shaped by a Christian worldview and informed by the lived experience of Christian entrepreneurs
* No specific church affiliation or denominational background required
* Thoughtful, respectful conversation — not debate or persuasion
**What to expect**
* Shared dinner at the venue (a meal purchase is required, not just a drink)
* Open discussion among Christian founders and business owners
* No selling, no pitching, no recruitment
**Who this is for**
* Christian entrepreneurs and business owners
* Founders interested in how faith shapes the way they build and lead
* Those open to honest conversation with others who share that foundation
**Who this may not suit**
* Those seeking a purely secular networking event
* Those uncomfortable with Christian-based discussion
**How to RSVP**
Due to extremely limited seating, only 8 seats are available per dinner. Please do not RSVP if you cannot confirm your attendance or if you may need to cancel close to the event date.
To secure your seat, WhatsApp Nicholas directly at +65 9488-9683. You will be confirmed once your seat is reserved. WhatsApp RSVPs close one day before the dinner.
**About DOMINUS Labs**
DOMINUS Labs is an international community of Christian founders, operators, and leaders focused on building companies with integrity, resilience, and long-term responsibility. Its work centres on peer formation, practical wisdom, and the conviction that faith should shape how businesses are built and led.
Understanding Java with Simon Ritter
**About the Speaker**
**Simon Ritter**
With over a decade of experience as Deputy CTO at Azul Systems, our speaker has helped shape the adoption of Java and JVM technologies across the global developer community. A recognized expert in Java and open source, he is passionate about advancing developer productivity, application performance, and innovation throughout the software ecosystem.
**Agenda**
**Keeping Your Java Hot by Solving the JVM Startup and Warmup Problem**
Java bytecodes and class files deliver on the original vision of “write once, run anywhere”. Using a Just-in-Time (JIT) compiler allows JVM-based applications to compile only the code that’s used frequently and optimise it precisely for how it's used. Using techniques like speculative optimisation can often deliver better performance than static, Ahead-of-Time (AOT) compiled code.
However, this flexibility and performance come at a cost. Each time the JVM starts an application, it must perform the same analysis to identify hot spots in the code and compile them. This is referred to as the application warmup time.
In this session, we’ll look at several approaches to alleviating or even eliminating this problem. Specifically:
· Static compilation of Java code ahead-of-time (AOT). Specifically, the Graal native image approach
· Generating a JIT compiler profile of a running, warmed-up application that can be reused when the same application is restarted, eliminating the need for much of the JIT compilation. This will include details of the work of the OpenJDK Project Leyden.
· Decoupling the JIT compiler from the JVM for a Cloud environment. Providing a centralised JIT-as-a-Service allows caching of compiled code and offloading the compilation work when new code must be compiled.
· Creating a checkpoint of a running application. This includes all application state (heap, stack, etc.) in addition to the JIT-compiled code. Project CRaC will be used as an example.
At the end of the session, you’ll be all set to keep your Java hot!
**Modern Java Puzzlers**
Since JDK 9, Java, as a language, has evolved faster than at any point in its 30-year history. For developers, this is great, as it means we get more new features that make our code more concise and, hopefully, easier to read and understand.
All new language features also bring their quirks and possibly unseen consequences.
In this fun interactive session, we’ll examine a range of recent language features and pose questions to the audience about how the code works and what it does.
We’ll cover many of the new language features from recent releases, including switch expressions, sealed classes and pattern matching. We’ll even look at some curious ways special characters can be used in unexpected ways.
The answers will most definitely not always be as you expect!











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